Allie DeMasi English 1102 May 6, 2013 Rogerian Argument Project:

I. Introduction: Aside from misbehaving, not paying attention, and being forgetful, there could be another reason than having a child that acts up. More children than you think are suffering from a disorder that causes them to do these things and its hard for them to control. ADHD affects boys and girls worldwide and puts them at a vulnerable state for failing or having trouble with their education. ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and can affect anyone. It is prominently found in children, starting at the age of 5 and can follow you into your adult years as well. There are a few different kinds and each has its own symptoms. Some include: fidgeting, not being able to concentrate, excessive energy, and much more. It causes problems in school and everyday life. Opposing Perspective: While some parents dont believe in disorders like this, many kids go untreated. Instead of treating them and helping them control these symptoms, they are poorly treated and thought of as a burden and blamed for negatively affecting their parents lives. My Perspective: I feel that aside from the bad behavior and lack of concentration, that there are positive things that come out of ADHD. I personally have ADHD, and I feel that it has brightened my creativity, gave me passion for the things I enjoy in life, and has also given me a great personality. There are a lot of kids that have this disorder and their parents dont want to believe it or treat them properly. So instead they get yelled at and are seen as a burden. Its not curable but its treatable, and I believe that its worth a shot to understand better. Thesis Statement: I originally started researching this to learn more about ADHD and the different types. While doing my research I found that its actually more complicated than that. My purpose here is to tell you about the disorder, the different types, the treatments, along with my voice and opinion.

II. Opposition Perspective: Opposing Perspective: While some parents dont believe in disorders like this, many kids go untreated. Instead of treating them and helping them control these symptoms, they are poorly treated and thought of as a burden and blamed for negatively affecting their parents lives. Details: Many parents are skeptical about the disorder because of the treatments. Most of the medication that treats ADHD, is a stimulant. Accepted Context: This perspective would be acceptable because the medications that treat ADHD are stimulants and they can be dangerous. They are capable of raising your blood pressure, heart rate, and may cause fainting or dizziness.

III. Writers Perspective: My Perspective: I feel that aside from the bad behavior and lack of concentration, that there are positive things that come out of ADHD. I personally have ADHD, and I feel that it has brightened my creativity, gave me passion for the things I enjoy in life, and has also given me a great personality. There are a lot of kids that have this disorder and their parents dont want to believe it or treat them properly. So instead they get yelled at and are seen as a burden. Its not curable but its treatable, and I believe that its worth a shot to understand better. Re-emphasize claim: Children with ADHD are capable of great things, but they just having something that holds them back. By being treated for ADHD, you are doing the right thing and giving yourself a fresh start and better opportunities. Details: With all the cases of children around the world that were successfully treated for ADHD, it just goes to show the good things that come out of treatment. It gives a child more opportunity when they have access to help and the things they need to overcome the disorder. Having ADHD, I know what it is like to struggle and sit and try to write a paper for 3 hours with my cursor blinking. I find everything to do except what I really need to do. That is why I believe that every kid with ADHD should have the equal opportunity to get the help that I did. Whether it is therapy or medication. I have come a long way and I believe they should have the same chance. Accepted Context: Under simple conditions of wanting to help your kid succeed and do better in life is the perfect example of why this would be accepted. Refutation of Opposition: Even though there are some negative effects of the medication that is prescribed for ADHD, there are plenty of successful cases that were treated that out-weigh them. Giving someone a great opportunity to succeed and do better in life, I one of the best gifts you can give them.

IV. Common Ground: Proposed Solution/Resolution: To present ADHD as a whole and tell the audience more about it. Also to inform them of the different types, treatment, and other things that comes with it. All together I would like to show parents that there is a way to help their kids. Context: Parents need to look more into finding out more about ADHD and the treatments for their kids. Wanting to know more about it will be the common ground. Implementation: It will be carried out by find good sources and stating the most useful information from each. Resources: The resources needed are facts, stories, and experiences as well.

V. Alternatives: There isnt necessarily an alternative for this, its just to state facts and for the audience to learn more about the topic.

VI. Concluding Statements: Predictions: To put together a factual source of information for people that is interested in learning more about ADHD like me.

VII. Works Cited: Castillo, Michelle. "Report: 11 Percent of School-aged Kids Diagnosed with ADHD." CBS News. N.p., 1 Apr. 2013. Web. 6 May 2013. <http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57577267/report-11-percent-of-school-agedkids-diagnosed-with-adhd/>. Quinn, Patricia, MD. "Types of ADHD: Inattentive, Hyperactive, and Combined Types." WebMD. WebMD, 15 May 2012. Web. 06 May 2013. <http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/types-of-adhd>. Rothman, Jean. "Unruly Behavior vs. Symptoms of ADHD: How Can You Tell?" Ed. Niya Jones, MD. (n.d.): n. pag. 10 Mar. 2009. Web. 6 May 2013. <http://www.everydayhealth.com/adhd/distinguishing-bad-behavior-fromsymptoms.aspx>.